San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo lets out a scream after striking out Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera to end the 2012 World Series. Romo struck out the side in the bottom of the 10th inning of Game 4 to preserve a 4-3 Giants victory and a four-game sweep. (Matt Slocum/AP)

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Fancy footwork

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford looks as though he's throwing around second-base umpire Joe West to retire the Tigers' Quintin Berry on a grounder in the fifth inning. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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That's a cold shot

Fans layered in winter garb try to catch a two-run home run hit by Miguel Cabrera during the third inning. Cabrera's Arctic blast to right field rode the wintry winds of Comerica Park. The homer gave slumping Detroit a 2-1 lead. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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In there

San Francisco's Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring from second base on a single by Marco Scutaro in the 10th inning. The seldom-used Theriot is now a repeat champion; he was part of the St. Louis Cardinals' title team in 2011. (David J. Phillip/AP)

Giants catcher Buster Posey flings his helmet away moments after Miguel Cabrera took a called third strike to end the series. Posey and Cabrera, the respective batting champions of the NL and AL, each homered in Game 4. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

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Gathering spot

The Giants begin their celebration after sweeping the Tigers. San Francisco wins its second world championship in three seasons. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

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Here's to you

Buster Posey acknowledges the fans who helped him celebrate the Giants' World Series victory. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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M-V-Panda

Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval, nicknamed Kung Fu Panda, holds his MVP trophy as the clubhouse celebration rages. Sandoval essentially won the award in Game 1 with three home runs. (Matt Slocum/AP)

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What we play for

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt hoists the Commissioner's Trophy after Game 4. The Giants won the game, 4-3 in 10 inning, to complete a sweep. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Wet kiss

Sergio Romo pecks Marco Scutaro on the cheek as both are sprayed with champagne in the locker room. Scutaro, who had the series-winning RBI single, was a series MVP candidate. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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We did it!

Giants players let loose after winning the 2012 World Series in four games. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

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Dream shattering

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera breaks his bat as he grounds out during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the World Series in Detroit. The Tigers lost again to the San Francisco Giants, 2-0, and are one loss away from being swept in the best-of-7 series. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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Turn it around

Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford leaps over Miguel Cabrera to turn a double play on a ball hit by Prince Fielder in the first inning. Fielder and Cabrera have been unproductive against the Giants' pitchers in this series. (Paul Sancya/AP)

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Charging ahead

Hunter Pence, who has become one of the Giants' emotional leaders, is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a triple by Gregor Blanco during the second inning of Game 3. Blanco would later score on a single by Brandon Crawford to give the Giants a 2-0 lead. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Empty Field

Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder walks back to the dugout after striking out during the fourth inning of Game 3. Fielder's troubles at the plate have contributed to Detroit's 0-3 deficit. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

Giants closer Sergio Romo reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante to end Game 3 of the World Series. San Francisco leads the series three games to none following the 2-0 victory. (Matt Slocum/AP)

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Reaching out

Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder dives for a foul ball hit by the San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence during the fourth inning of Game 2. Fielder and the Tigers have scored just three runs through the first two games. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Frustration coming to the surface

Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante throws his helmet after being caught stealing second during the fourth inning of Game 2. The Tigers ran into several outs in their Game 2 loss. (Eric Risberg/AP)

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Going in the hole

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford tries to make a play on a ball hit by the Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante. Infante would reach base, but not score in the inning. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

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Protecting the plate

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey tags Detroit Tigers fist baseman Prince Fielder out at home during the second inning of Game 2. Posey clipped Fielder's cleat as the Tigers slugger slid late. (Eric Risberg/AP)

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Early scare

A trainer looks at Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister after Fister was hit in the head by line drive off the bat of San Francisco's Gregor Blanco during the second inning of Game 2. Fister would stay in the game and work into the seventh inning but take the loss. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Mighty Madison

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner reacts after getting out of the seventh inning of Game 2. Despite struggling in the first two rounds of the postseason, Bumgarner is sharp in his first World Series appearance. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

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Angel of San Francisco

Angel Pagan is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Hunter Pence during the eighth inning of Game 2. The sacrifice fly gave the Giants a 2-0 lead, which was the final score and is now San Francisco's series lead. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Victory summit

San Francisco Giants outfielders Gregor Blanco, left, Angel Pagan, center, and Hunter Pence celebrate after the Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, in Game 2. San Francisco holds a 2-0 series lead with the World Series heading to Detroit. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

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Flyover photo

Military jets passing overhead give this fan and the crowd at San Francisco's AT&T Park a photo opportunity before Game 1 of the 2012 World Series. The Giants faced the Detroit Tigers to open the best-of-7 competition. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

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Greeting the Panda

Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is congratulated after hitting his first of three home runs in the Giants' 8-3 win in Game 1 of the World Series. Sandoval, who hit 12 home runs during the regular season, already has six in the postseason. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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Big stretch

Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder stretches to get the throw to retire NLCS MVP Marco Scutaro during the first inning. Scutaro kept swinging a hot bat in Game 1 with two RBI singles in the game. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

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Home delivery

Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito was once again sharp for his team. Zito, who did not make the postseason roster for the team's 2010 championship run, went 5 2/3 innings and allowed one run in picking up the Game 1 victory.

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Out of room

Tigers left fielder Delmon Young can only watch as fans go after a two-run home run ball hit by Pablo Sandoval during the third inning of Game 1 of the World Series. Sandoval hit three home runs on the night in the Giants' 8-3 win. (Eric Risberg/AP)

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Struggling Tiger

Tigers starter Justin Verlander delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the World Series. Verlander struggled in Game 1, lasting only four innings and allowing five runs in the loss. (Jose Luis Villegas/The Sacramento Bee/AP)

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Human web gem

Giants left fielder Gregor Blanco makes a diving catch on a ball hit by the Tigers' Prince Fielder during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series. Strong defense helped the Giants win Game 1. (Eric Risberg/AP)

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Not how they planned it

Tigers Prince Fielder, left, and Avisail Garcia on the bench during the ninth inning of Game 1. The Tigers are down in the best-of-7 series, which resumes Thursday in San Francisco. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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One game in the books

Marco Scutaro (19), Gregor Blanco, Brandon Crawford, Angel Pagan and Hunter Pence celebrate after the Giants' 8-3 win in Game 1 of the World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (Eric Risberg/AP)